1 / WHAT TO DO AFTER BEING FIRED

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2 2012 Lynn Dessert Leadership Breakthrough, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission. Any person who does any unauthorized act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages. Title: What to Do after Being Fired Subtitle: Job Applications, Interviewing, References, and Unemployment Benefits First Edition: 2012 Publisher: Leadership Breakthrough, Inc. Rochester, NY Website: info@leadershipbreakthrough.com ISBN: Copyediting: Kathleen Tracy Typesetting & Cover Design: Carrie Bryson,

3 Notice of Liability The information contained in this ebook should not be considered to be professional, specific consultation or advice. Paid Services Personal consultation services are available to anyone who purchases this ebook for an additional fee. 3 / WHAT TO DO AFTER BEING FIRED

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6 Contents You Just Got Fired! 8 Are You Fired, Separated, Or Terminated? 10 Are You Eligible For Unemployment Benefits? 14 Job References: What Will An Ex-Employer Say About You? 20 Other References You Can Use 24 What To Say On A Job Application 30 What To Say To The Job Interviewer 34 What To Tell Your Family And Friends 44 How To Get Companies Or Recruiters To Take You Seriously 48

7 ABOUT THE AUTHOR Lynn Dessert Abehavioral-based Executive, Team, and Career Coach based in Rochester, N.Y., Lynn is the founder of Leadership Breakthrough, Inc. and works with individuals and organizations to develop their personal effectiveness skills a cornerstone to career advancement. The behavioral approach is grounded in many of the assessments Lynn uses to provide clients with information about how their thinking styles influence their communication and actions. Her professional experience includes line and human resources roles in leadership and executive capacities predominately with Fortune 500 companies. Lynn attended Wright State University and Miami University graduating with degrees in Social Work and MBA respectively. As a corporate career climbing gypsy, Lynn s experiences prepared her to become an entrepreneur in As a published author, Lynn continues to build online communities with her blog: Elephants at Work. 7 / WHAT TO DO AFTER BEING FIRED

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9 No one likes to think getting fired will happen to them; however, the chances are you will be terminated more than once during your career. The reality is: employment security is long gone. It does not matter why you were fired. Whether business was slow or because you did something wrong, being fired hurts emotionally, financially, socially, and physically. The tips in this ebook will help you gain more confidence to better present yourself to future employers and recruiters. Links to outside references and resources are also provided. The topics we ll cover include: Determining why you were let go. Unemployment eligibility. Job references: what will your ex-employer say about you? Other references to use. Filling out a job application. What to say in a job interview. What to tell your friends and family. Getting companies or recruiters to take you seriously. Disclaimer: This ebook is does not provide legal or consultative advice and does not guarantee personal outcomes. Your unique situation may require consultation with a seasoned professional. 9 / WHAT TO DO AFTER BEING FIRED YOU JUST GOT FIRED! / 9